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    Oplopanax horridus

    Also Known As

    • Echinopanax horridus
    • Fatsia horridus
    • Oplopanax horridum
    • Devil's Club

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-10'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Oplopanax horridus plant details

    Oplopanax horridus is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Oplopanax horridus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: araceae, araliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, cutting garden, houseplant, palmate, patio, screen, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Oplopanax horridus

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: spring-summer, white, red fruit/ large palmate foliage Zone 3-9. 4'-10', PNW, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    From dense, moist forests of AK/WA, this somewhat fragile native becomes a primorial-looking 3-12' stem of huge 15" palmately lobed leaves... all of it covered with tiny spines; long used medicinally. PSh-Shade/M(notdry)

    By: Forestfarm

    Bristly and prickly Northwest native with large green leaves, white flower and red fruit. Stiff upright for to 7' and prefers rich moist location.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Oplopanax horridus plant

    How to Grow Oplopanax horridus

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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